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acting

ac·ting

UK/ˈæk.tɪŋ/ US/ˈæktɪŋ/ common
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

adjective

1.

serving temporarily especially as a substitute

  • “the acting president”
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From act + -ing.

Phrases

  • acting charades
  • voice acting

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